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The standards of proficiency for operating department practitioners

The standards of proficiency that operating department practitioners must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register. 

Why your registration matters

Our primary purpose is to protect the public, but there are benefits to being a regulated profession

Key findings from the Year in Registration Survey 2023

Key findings from our year in registration survey, which aims to gather insight about how students’ education and training prepares them for practice. 

Professional bodies for paramedics

Professional bodies typically promote the profession, represent their members and provide curriculum frameworks, training and CPD.

CPD Week 2025 begins

Monday 3 March marks the start of the HCPC's first ever CPD Week. We will be showcasing resources, sharing good practice and publishing materials designed to support registrants with their CPD.

PSA review highlights significant progress made by the HCPC

The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has today published its annual performance review of the HCPC. The HCPC has met 16 of the 18 Standards of Good Regulation, regaining two fitness to practise (FTP) standards and one standard linked to registration.

Professional bodies for arts therapists

Professional bodies typically promote the profession, represent their members and provide curriculum frameworks, training and CPD.

Transfer of regulation to Social Work England

Important information for social workers in England regarding the transfer of regulation to Social Work England including FAQs

#myhcpcstandards webinar: Duty of candour

Being open and honest when things go wrong can be very challenging. In this webinar we will explore the duty of candour requirements across the UK, some of the challenges in meeting these requirements and how to overcome them.

Professional bodies for physiotherapists

Professional bodies typically promote the profession, represent their members and provide curriculum frameworks, training and CPD.

Update on the Indicative Sanctions Policy review

In early 2017, the HCPC commenced a review of the Indicative Sanctions Policy to ensure it is up to date, reflects public opinion, and continues to support fair and proportionate decision making. As part of this review we commissioned market research into the public’s views of the Policy and undertook a public consultation.

HCPC statement on guidance on health and character and suicidal ideation

Our priority is ensuring that registrants have access to advice and support, so that they can get the help they need and ensure they are able to continue to practise safely, without fear of the impact on their registration. To support this, we have produced online materials aimed at registrants and updated our guidance on health and character to include more illustrative case studies.

The two criteria for choosing CPD

Continuing professional development (CPD) should improve your work and have a positive impact for your service users

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